The new Amplicon PCIe-200 series are high performance digital I/O data acquisition cards; implementing the high-bandwidth advantage of the PCI Express x1 interface for large scale data transfer, low latency and low power consumption. Designed to meet stringent performance requirements, the PCIe-200 cards feature guaranteed measurement accuracy and it is ideal for a wide range of applications such as scientific research, laboratory/building automations, design validation, manufacturing test & measurement and embedded OEM applications.
 
The new series comprises of three different cards: PCIe-215, PCIe-236 and PCIe-296 which feature 48, 24 and 96 bits of programmable parallel digital I/O with two 82C54 counter timers respectively. Users can cost effectively migrate to this PCIe form factor seamlessly as these new DIO series are backwardly compatible with the existing Amplicon PCI-200 series DIO boards.
 
The PCIe-200 series can be used in 32 & 64 bit Windows operating environments. Drivers are available for all popular high-level programming languages including, C#, VB/VB.NET, Delphi, Agilent VEE and Labview.

From the month of January Amplicon will upgrade the standard 1GB 1333Mhz DDR3 modules with 2GB modules across its range of industrial rackmount computers and servers without increasing the price!

As Windows 7 and Server 2008-R2 become the operating systems of choice within the industrial world, plus the advent of reliable 64 bit computing, there is an increasing need for more system memory. With this in mind, Amplicon has decided to double the amount of memory supplied on its systems as standard.

In addition to this amazing cost-saving initiative, following recent improvements in the systems SBCs/motherboards the Amplicon industrial PC roadmap has been extended beyond 2016.

Medium sized Panel PC's have steadily increased in popularity due to improvements in both processor and display technologies. Our latest Senses models utilise the Intel Atom Processor, which has been one of Intel's most recent success stories within industrial electronics.

The Senses 5200 series have been designed with harsh environments in mind. All models feature a rugged aluminium front bezel and protective glass screen with integral touchscreen, fully protected against dust ingress and water jets. A newly designed anti-vibration system allows the system to operate with a standard 2.5" hard drive up to 1.3G. Fitting one of our Industrial Solid State Drives or CompactFlash increases the operational vibration further to an impressive 3G. Furthermore, this also extends operational temperatures from as low as -10°C and up to 55°C.

Other key features:
- IP65/NEMA 4 protection
- Anti-vibration up to 3G
- WLAN IEEE 802.b and 802.11g options

Amplicon has worked in partnership with Magma for the past 10 years to provide leading edge card expansion solutions to our customers. Using our trusted industrial Ventrix chassis and power supplies, we can now offer an even more robust and cost effective expansion solution

Ventrix industrial computers can be found at the heart of many critical systems, such as military test systems, transportation and industrial automation. The Ventrix products are designed to run 24/7, 365 days a year and only use the highest quality industrial components. Our new Ventrix expansion system will also benefit from these same high quality trusted components.
 
Our new range of expansion systems supports PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express card slots. The Magma patented technology enables any card that is plugged into the expansion system to appear as if it were connected directly within the PC or laptop. The Ventrix expansion systems are ideally suited to harsh environments and incorporate dust filtration, long life cooling fans and high grade industrial power supplies.
 
Find out more about the Amplicon Ventrix Expansion Systems.

Amplicon has announced the release of their new Impact-R 1000LP 1U rackmount PC. Utilising the low powered Intel Atom, the new system is less than half the depth of the existing 1U but still packs in many wining features.

The Impact-R 1000LP provides the processing power necessary for the majority of industrial applications, whilst using a third of the power of traditional systems. Low powered systems ideally lend themselves to applications with a limited power budget, such as vehicles or roadside cabinets. At only 220mm deep, it can fit into an extremely shallow depth cabinet or two systems can even be mounted back-to-back in a 600mm deep cabinet!

As standard the system comes supplied with a 160GB extended duty hard drive, designed to run 24/7. Improved environmental performance can be achieved by use of an industrial CompactFlash. Expansion is also available through a PCI card slot, suitable for half length cards such as data acquisition or additional communications ports. Built from industrial components, this product is roadmapped and available for 5 years.

The Impact-R 1000LP whilst being a compact system still has a wealth of I/O and other features, comparable to much larger systems.

- 3 serial ports (2 RS232, 1 RS232/422/485 selectable)
- 2 Gb LAN
- 6 USB ports
- VGA
- Audio

Amplicon have introduced the new Model 2173 Ethernet Extender capable of increasing the distance of Ethernet over copper cabling faster and further than ever before.

The Model 2173 is ideal for applications where an Ethernet network needs to be installed where legacy two-wire cabling is in existence, not only can this solution provide significant reduction in installation costs, but the Model 2173 is capable of increasing the 100m transmission distance limitation of Ethernet to an industry leading 1.6km.

The Model 2173 features an auto-rate adaptation feature which provides the maximum achievable asymmetrical line rate based on environment and the length and gauge/type of extension cable. Operation is completely transparent, the bridged extenders will pass higher layer protocols, including 802.1Q VLAN tagged and untagged packets. The Ethernet interface offers dual switching ports for simultaneous connection of two Ethernet enabled devices, achieving auto sensing 10/100Mbps, full or half duplex operation.

All these features ease the deployment process and allow for complete plug and play operation, this technology is ideal for installers and system integrators looking for a cost-effective alternative to more complicated and expensive wiring installations such as CAT5 cable.

The new Impact-R 2020 RAIL & Impact-R 4010 RAIL systems have been independently tested by TÜV Product services. The standard itself relates to railway application electromagnetic compatibility, emissions and immunity of signalling and telecommunications apparatus; a requirement for systems operating up to 3 meters of the track itself.

The systems are based on Intel’s latest Core i5 and i7 processors, and combine both ground breaking performance, with rail industry compliance, housed in a rugged 19” rackmount industrial grade enclosure.

Featuring iAMT 6.0 the systems can be remotely controlled over a network, allowing them to be fully managed, or even power cycled, from a remote networked location, further diversifying the possible locations where the Impact-R rail system could be installed.   

Amplicon’s Industrial Computing division has released the Impact-E 70 series, their next generation of rugged fanless embedded systems. The range combines high performance Intel i5 and i7 class processors within a compact, and virtually maintenance free system.

The Impact-E 72 and Impact-E 73 are the newest models in the Amplicon Impact-E rugged embedded system range; taking fanless performance to the next level by providing a processing performance of up to 3 times faster than previous models within the same range, making them ideal for today’s cutting edge industrial applications.

The newly released systems are available with a scalable range of Intel mobile 32nm processors ranging from the entry level 1.86GHz Celeron, to the flagship 2.66GHz Core i7. All processors are selected from Intel’s embedded roadmap thereby guaranteeing long term availability, and has DDR3 memory fitted as standard to further enhance the performance of the systems.

Housed within a rugged aluminium enclosure, when equipped with the solid state drive option the system is extremely resistant to shock and vibration; it also features a wide operating temperature and voltage input, making the system a versatile choice for a range of harsh environments.

Amplicon have introduced the new Magnum 10KT managed switch from GarrettCOM. The 10KT is a 36 port configurable switch providing rack-mount space efficiency for heavy duty Industrial applications.

• Dual hot-swappable power supplies in a 1.5U rack-mount package: High voltage AC/DC and low voltage DC hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy and increased reliability.
• Precision timing, full IEEE 1588v2 implementation: High precision IEEE 1588v2 timing synchronisation with precision as low as single-digit nanoseconds, making it an ideal solution for the power utilities market.
• Energy-efficient thermal design for maximum reliability: New advanced thermal design techniques enable the 10KT to deliver high reliability and configurability even at extended operating temperatures.
• Substation-Hardened, IEC 61850-3 compliant: Exceeds IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850 Environmental Standards for Substation Automation Products.

The Acromag’s new ST131 series is an ASIC-driven RTD transmitter offering convenient PC-based setup through a USB interface and the performance advantages of analog signal conditioning.

The initial offering in Acromag’s new ST130 series of low-cost, temperature transmitters is an ASIC-driven RTD signal conditioner, Model ST131. Units combine the simplicity of a digital USB setup and calibration interface with the inherent performance advantages of analog signal conditioning. Selling from just £69.00 with free Windows configuration software, this DIN Form B head-mount instrument will convert the input signal from any 100 ohm Platinum RTD sensor to a highly accurate, loop-powered 4-20mA output. A ruggedized design features -40 to 80°C operation, electrical noise immunity, and surge protection.

A variety of options add greater flexibility. Programmable over/under range and fault/alarm levels enable identification of a “runaway” process or broken sensor. Selectable up/downscale failsafe modes ensure a safe, predictable shutdown with a NAMUR-compliant fault response.

The GarrettCOM Magnum 6KM switch, designed specifically for transportation applications, is now available from Amplicon. The Magnum 6KM's are purpose-built to withstand shock and vibration, providing Ethernet network connectivity under rough mobile conditions.

The 6KM is the latest addition to the industrial-grade Magnum™ range of switches. Designed to provide reliable Ethernet network connectivity on-board locations such as railroad carriages, public service and emergency vehicles. Possible applications are wide-ranging and include in-carriage networking of IP-enabled infotainment systems, security surveillance systems and mobile command centres.

The 6KM boasts rail and traffic approvals, M12 heavy-duty port connectors and a modular based system with many possible configurations.

Amplicon announce the arrival of Atop’s latest range of Modbus Gateways. The new MB5001C Series from Atop are the latest, cost-effective and user friendly products designed for industrial automation and manufacturing applications.

The MB5001C series are used as an interface between Modbus serial devices and hosts running Modbus/TCP on Ethernet networks. These low power, compact devices are housed in a metal casing and have the option of photo-couple isolation, making them ideal for interfacing industrial equipment such as PLCs, HMIs, various sensor and measuring instruments. User friendly setup via